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What is a “Social Media Platform”?–NetChoice v. Uthmeier

Eric Goldman

” Florida’s statutory definition: Social media platform means any information service, system, Internet search engine, or access software provider that: 1. The court recognizes this drafting flaw: the text of the social media platform definition is broad. This is the post-SCOTUS remand of Moody v.

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Privacy Law: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025

Martindale-Avvo

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) of 1998 were significant federal advances in the areas of health information privacy and childrens online data. These few federal laws apply to only some kinds of information. Know the definitions.

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CPPA Proposed Rulemaking Package Part 2 – Automated Decision-Making Technology

Debevoise Data Blog

Most notably, the Draft Regulations definition of ADMT is more expansive than other regulatory definitions in that it includes technology that substantially facilitates human decisionmaking. This closely follows the GDPRs definition of profiling in Article 4(4).

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Maturing Compliance with the Bulk Sensitive Data Rule (Data Security Program) before the July 8, 2025 Safe Harbor Expires

Debevoise Data Blog

Whistleblowers are also protected by federal law from retaliation. If the information whistleblowers provide results into penalties exceeding $1,000,000 individuals may be eligible for up to 30% of those penalties.

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Building a Digital Future: Is America Ready for a Federal Digital Bill of Rights?

Richmond Journal of Law and Technology

Nevertheless, there are some concerns with the FDBR that would likely pose significant challenges to the adoption of a federal version. These include the scope through which the FDBR’s restrictive definition of “controller” would be applied federally, the potential to stifle innovation, and unclear enforcement methods.

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Justia Legal Resources: Education Law Center

Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

A child is entitled to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) if they meet the requirements of the main federal law on special education , which is called the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A child who isn’t covered by IDEA won’t get an IEP, but they usually still have protections under other federal laws.

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California’s DELETE Act has come into force: what are the new requirements for data brokers?

Legal IT Group

The Attorney General has the right to file an administrative lawsuit against brokers who fail to register or violate the requirements of applicable personal information protection laws and to order them to pay appropriate fines and other costs. What to prepare for now?